Postcode LU7 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Leighton-Linslade West ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Leighton Buzzard Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leighton Buzzard Central is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leighton Buzzard Central is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU7 1BA.
Leighton Buzzard Central near LU7 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Leighton-Linslade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 58 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £396,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £310,000 |
10 years price trend in Leighton-Linslade West
In the LU7 1BA postcode area, located within Leighton Buzzard Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.